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OverviewRecommend this poignant novel to fans of Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park and The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin (School Library Journal). It's a heartwarming celebration of sisterhood and summertime, and of finding the courage to get back in the game. Last summer, Quinnen was the star pitcher of her baseball team, the Panthers. They were headed for the championship, and her loudest supporter at every game was her best friend and older sister, Haley. This summer, everything is different. Haley's death, at the end of last summer, has left Quinnen and her parents reeling. Without Haley in the stands, Quinnen doesn't want to play baseball. It seems like nothing can fill the Haley-sized hole in her world. The one glimmer of happiness comes from the Bandits, the local minor-league baseball team. For the first time, Quinnen and her family are hosting one of the players for the season. Without her sister, Quinnen's not sure it will be any fun, but soon she befriends a few players. With their help, can she make peace with the past and return to the pitcher's mound? A piercing first novel. . . . Bishop insightfully examines the tested relationships among grieving family members and friends in a story of resilience, forgiveness, and hope. --Publishers Weekly With appeal to both sports- and drama-minded girls, this will make a good book club selection and pass-it-among-your-friends read. --The Bulletin Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jenn BishopPublisher: Turtleback Books Imprint: Turtleback Books Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed. Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.30cm Weight: 0.259kg ISBN: 9780606402316ISBN 10: 0606402314 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 16 May 2017 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsRecommend this poignant novel to fans of <i>Keeping Score</i> by Linda Sue Park and <i>The Thing About Jellyfish</i> by Ali Benjamin. --<i>School Library Journal </i> A piercing first novel. . . . Bishop insightfully examines the tested relationships among grieving family members and friends in a story of resilience, forgiveness, and hope. --<i>Publishers Weekly </i> With appeal to both sports- and drama-minded girls, this will make a good book club selection and pass-it-among-your-friends read. <i> </i>--<i>The Bulletin</i> Author InformationJenn Bishop is also the author of 14 Hollow Road and is a former youth services and teen librarian. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she studied English, and the Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Along with her husband and cat, Jenn lives in Cincinnati. Visit her online at JennBishop.com or on Twitter at @buffalojenn. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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